Analytical Insights Analyst

Stan.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nine is seeking an experienced analytics professional to drive strategic insights from large, diverse data sources across Broadcast, Streaming and Publishing. You’ll build dashboards and visual narratives using advanced SQL and modern BI tools to empower business decisions.

With 5+ years in a data-focused role, you’ll translate complex findings for technical and commercial leaders, collaborate across teams, and help evolve our data platform and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an analytics, reporting, or insights role in a high-volume data environment.
• Advanced SQL for extraction, manipulation and analysis; experience with BI tools (Domo, Tableau, Looker).
• Strong understanding of modern data stack fundamentals and cloud data warehouses (BigQuery).
• Able to translate analytical findings into clear, engaging visuals for technical and commercial audiences.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with high data integrity and collaborative approach.
• Familiarity with media audience measurement currencies (OzTAM, VOZ, Ipsos) is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis on complex datasets to uncover patterns and opportunities for growth.
• Support hypothesis-driven insights projects to inform decisions across engagement, revenue, and product performance.
• Deliver strategic insights using external and internal data across Broadcast, Streaming, and Publishing.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations to empower self-service insights.
• Champion best practices for data visualization and integration with the data semantic layer.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Programming, and Marketing to deliver impactful solutions.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Science, and Data Product teams to drive customer lifecycle insights.

Skills

Advanced SQL

BI tools

Data Visualization

Data Modeling

Collaboration

OzTAM familiarity

Tools

BigQuery

Job description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine’s assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Conduct deep-dive analysis on complex datasets to uncover patterns, opportunities, and strategic insights that drive business growth.
• Support the delivery of hypothesis-driven insights projects to inform decisions across audience engagement, revenue generation, and product performance.
• Deliver strategic insights across both external industry data (e.g., OzTAM, VOZ, IPSOS) and internal data across Broadcast & Streaming and Total Publishing.
• Create and maintain compelling dashboards and visualisations using primary analytics tools to empower users with self-service insights.
• Champion best practices for data visualisation to ensure asset consistency, efficiency, and optimal integration with the data semantic layer.
• Partner with key business stakeholders (such as Sales, Product, Programming, and Marketing) alongside Insights leaders to identify opportunities and deliver impactful solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Data Engineering, Data Science, and Data Product teams while leveraging the Customer Data Platform (CDP) to drive actionable insights across the customer lifecycle.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in an advanced analytics, reporting, or insights role, ideally within a high-volume, data-intensive sector.
• Advanced SQL expertise for complex data extraction, manipulation, and exploratory analysis, paired with hands-on experience using modern BI and visualisation tools (e.g., Domo, Tableau, Looker).
• Strong understanding of modern data stack fundamentals, data modeling principles, and cloud data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery).
• Proven ability to translate sophisticated analytical findings into clear, engaging visual narratives for both technical peers and commercial leaders.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail, strong data integrity standards, and a collaborative approach.
• Familiarity with media audience measurement currencies (e.g., OzTAM, VOZ, Ipsos) is highly regarded but not essential.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

Nine offers a variety of benefits and perks to support you. Learn more about our full benefits offering here: https://ninecareers.com.au/benefits-and-how-we-work/

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights:

Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.